News across Greater Salt Lake City
University of Utah announces “modernization effort,” may lay off hundreds of staff after input from national consulting agencies
The University of Utah anticipates reducing upwards of 855 positions, or 15%, of the roughly 5,700 operational staff members at the U in a modernization effort over the next nine months, according to a statement the university released on Sept. 8. What that will look like for the…
Banned Book Author Abdi Nazemian speaks on empathy at the U
Being an author is all about transforming pain, trauma, and hardship into joy, love, and art, author and screenwriter Abdi Nazemian said to a room of about 50 on his visit to the Marriott Library on Sept. 28th. “It’s our job to fight the narrative,” Nazemian said. “And figure…
U hosts Gulf States Forum offering insight into geopolitics and diplomacy
Leading American and international scholars on the Middle East, the former state governor, U of U faculty and students gathered to discuss the current developments in the Iran War and the diplomatic efforts amidst it. The event also honored Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, secretary…
Utes stun No. 23 UCF to earn first ranked win since 2023
For the University of Utah women’s soccer team, the road stretch that began after their Aug. 30 loss to Utah Tech quickly became a test of how the new-look Utes would respond to adversity this season. Utah entered the road stretch looking to build momentum before Big 12 play…
Red Butte Garden hosts annual fall plant sale
On Sept. 25 and 26, Red Butte Garden held its annual fall plant sale at the Red Butte Amphitheater. From Snow Mountain Beardtongue to Sundance Daisies, to Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany and Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear, the open-air market displayed a myriad of flora, ready to plant.…
Gordon Monson: Even with a win, did BYU betray itself against TCU — or was this who the Cougars actually are?
BYU beat TCU 17-10, but the Cougars’ offense struggled throughout, raising questions about their Big 12 and College Football Playoff hopes.
BYU football loses 2 stars to injuries in win over TCU
BYU running back LJ Martin and linebacker Isaiah Glasker both left BYU's 17-10 win over TCU with injuries.
Ken Sleight, Utah environmentalist who inspired a main character in ‘The Monkey Wrench Gang,’ dies at 97
Ken Sleight sat on the edge of a raft with Edward Abbey, dreaming up ways to eliminate Glen Canyon Dam. He later became immortalized in Abbey's 1975 book "The Monkey Wrench Gang," serving as inspiration for the character Seldom Seen Smith.
Voices: I’ve seen capable nursing students be shut out. Our workforce can’t afford that.
“If we want a stable nursing workforce, we have to be paying attention to whether students can actually access and complete nursing education here,” Patrick Rombalski writes in an op-ed.
Tribune editorial: Note to America: Mike Lee does not speak for Utah.
“Official documents and normal news reports generally refer to Sen. Mike Lee as representing Utah,” the editorial board writes. “The label seems increasingly inaccurate.”
Letter: Without naming the injustices that compromise is meant to remedy, LDS president’s words ring hollow
Letter: Dallin Oaks’ hollow speech invites a conversation with no agenda, and asks nothing of the speaker. His words are meaningless if he isn’t willing to say who or what is testing the Constitution.
‘I owe Gabe everything’: SLC firefighter killed in BASE jumping accident once saved a skydiver’s life
Gabe Reilly, the Salt Lake City firefighter who died Sept. 27 BASE jumping in northern Utah, “truly loved to fly,” his family said.